<p>Appendix B: Submission Outline</p><p>In order to simply the review process and to obtain the maximum degree of comparability, the proposal should include the following items and be organized in the manner specified below.</p><p>Letter of Transmittal A letter of transmittal briefly outlining the firm’s understanding of the work and general information regarding the firm and individuals to be involved is limited to a maximum of two pages. The letter should clearly identify the local address of the office of the firm performing the work, the telephone number, and the name of the authorized representative. The letter shall include a clear statement from Proposer that this offer is binding and shall remain open for 120 days from the due date of this RFQ and acknowledges that its proposal cannot be withdrawn within that time without the written consent of WestEd. </p><p>Table of Contents Include a table of contents that identifies the material by section, page number, and a reference to the information to be contained in the proposal.</p><p>Profile of Firm Proposing (2 pages)  Indicate the size of the professional staff by level, such as partner, manager, supervisor, etc.  Indicate the number of companies/organizations in which the proposed solution of similar size/scope has been implemented. What is the total number of users for the solution?  Indicate proposed subcontractors for the performance of the potential contract. References (1 page)  Include a list of at least three contracts you have had during the last five years that relate to your ability to perform the services needed under this RFQ. Describe the project and scope of work, list contract reference numbers (if applicable), contract period of performance, and contract budget.  By submitting a proposal in response to this Request, the entity and team members grant permission to WestEd to contact these references and others, who from WestEd’s perspective, may have pertinent information. WestEd may or may not, at WestEd’s discretion, contact and /or evaluate references. </p><p>Scope of Work (2 pages) Briefly describe the firm’s understanding of the scope of services to be provided. Use the components in the RFQ to guide the description.</p><p>Proposed Project Schedule Provide a proposed project schedule including major milestones for the Design Phase. Please also include high-level project timeline for Implementation phase.</p><p>Fees and Compensation Provide the following information as relevant to the fee proposal:  Estimated total hours.  Estimated out-of-pocket expenses.  The hourly rate by staff classification.  The all-inclusive maximum fee and out-of-pocket expenses, which will not be exceeded.  The frequency and timing of the firm’s billing process.</p><p>Please also provide an estimate for the Implementation phase. This is just an estimate and will not be binding.</p>